Colombia to Euthanize Eighty Hippos From Pablo Escobar Legacy to Protect Magdalena River Region

Colombia will euthanize at least eighty hippos descended from the private zoo of Pablo Escobar after the population grew to nearly two hundred individuals.Irene Vélez announced the shock plan for Hacienda Napoles to protect the Magdalena River ecosystem from the invasive species.The decision follows failed relocation attempts under CITES rules and mounting risks to local communities despite opposition from conservationists.
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